What should I do about my chain?

[Jgspahn]

The bike hasnt run in about 3 years, so I was just assuming the chain is no good, or needs to be restored/reconditioned. Can you restore/recondition a chain? If not, what would be the budget friendly way to go to replace it. I plan on doing some more work to it over the winter when I cant ride, but I want to get it going this month, just so I can check it out ( this is my first bike). Ive been looking at stuff on ebay, and I know more than likely its all crap, but id like to hear from yall if any of it would work, and what direction you all would recommend about the chain. By browsing the forums all ive really gathered is that it should be at least 7000lbs tensile strength.. Thanks folks.

 

Chain and sprokets

 

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Chain Guide Kit

 

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[DirtDiggler69]

Soak it in a container of light weight engine oil or if you want to leave it on the shee , put some paper towels on the floor or some plastic to catch the drips and coat the chain really well . Jack up the rear end and with the trans in neutral rotate the axle and spin the chain around and around and unless there is a bad link and it spins free , it's fine . If you feel the need to replace it , RK X Link 520 roller chain is almost as tough as chuck Norris

[bansheesandrider]

When it comes to chain and sprockets, you get what you pay for. I am not saying you have to buy th most expensive thing out there but you definetely should not buy the cheapest. I run DID x ring chain and good steel sprocket, You should always replace the sprockets when you replace the chain.